Dr Derek C Higgins, DO - Medicare Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation in Gilbert, AZ

Dr Derek C Higgins, DO is a medicare enrolled "Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation" physician in Gilbert, Arizona. He went to Arizona College Of Osteopathic Medicine Mid Western University and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. His current practice location is 4915 E Baseline Rd, Suite 108, Gilbert, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (480) 249-5525.

Dr Derek C Higgins is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 005569) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1568611655.

Contact Information

Dr Derek C Higgins, DO
4915 E Baseline Rd, Suite 108,
Gilbert, AZ 85234-2966
(480) 249-5525
(888) 990-2056

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Derek C Higgins
GenderMale
SpecialityPhysical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Experience13 Years
Location4915 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert, Arizona
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Derek C Higgins attended and graduated from Arizona College Of Osteopathic Medicine Mid Western University in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568611655
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/12/2008
  • Last Update Date: 11/04/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5698932077
  • Enrollment ID: I20120214000251

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Derek C Higgins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568611655NPI-NPPES
005569OtherAZMEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208100000XPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation 005569 (Arizona)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Derek C Higgins allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePioneer Sports And Spine Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1730505017
PECOS PAC ID: 0244454015
Enrollment ID: O20140617002470

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Derek C Higgins is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Derek C Higgins, DO
4915 E Baseline Rd, Suite 108,
Gilbert, AZ 85234-2966

Ph: (480) 249-5525
Dr Derek C Higgins, DO
4915 E Baseline Rd, Suite 108,
Gilbert, AZ 85234-2966

Ph: (480) 249-5525

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